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A salesperson receives a 3% commission on sales. The salesperson receives $180 in commission. What is the amount of sales? Of 140 seventh-grade students, 15% earn the Presidential Physical Fitness Award.
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A salesperson receives a 3% commission on sales. The salesperson receives $180 in commission. What is the amount of sales?

Of 140 seventh-grade students, 15% earn the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. How many students earn the award?

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The amount of sales=$6000

21 students earn the award

Explanation:

1. amount of sales=100/3×$180

=$6000

2. 15/100×140=21

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